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Quarterly Magazine
girl’s got game The exclusive pass for the NCAA® womens final four®
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12 04 my family tradition
A family that’s been scouting for three generations
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Volunteering, camping and planting, oh my!
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Follow your dreams to summer camp 2014
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contents 10 cookies
16 programs
12 news
20 Girl Scout Luncheon
Cookie season is coming!
Girl saves grandmother from drowning
13 NCAA®
Exploring the world of women’s athletics
See what great opportunities are coming in 2014
SPANX very much for a wonderful luncheon
23 training
Explore the outdoors
shop specials
Winter Hours are Now in Effect! November through March Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday:
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on my honor Editor in Chief Kathleen Varallo | Amber Moak Creative Director Lisa Dunn
submissions: Submissions for Troop Scrapbook (formerly Troop Tracks) or other content should be sent to onmyhonor@gsmidtn.org. Scrapbook submissions must include: • Troop number (or service unit number IF a service-unit-wide event) • The Girl Scout grade level or levels of the girls involved please note that this is not their grade in school • The city or county in which the troop is based • A short blurb describing the project or event • A clear, good quality photo (no text or Photoshop effects, please) We do not guarantee that non-Scrapbook submissions, such as articles, will be used. These are accepted only on a case-by-case basis. Image submissions for the website or our Facebook, twitter and instagram may also be sent to the above email address, or drop by @girlscoutsmidtn on Twitter.
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our cover: Ambassador, Emily Davis, shows Brownie, Leah Joseph a few basketball pointers. winter 2013 3
my family tradition
my family tradtion By Shelby Hughes (lifetime member)
“To me, the words ‘Girl Scouts’ and ‘Family’ are interchangeable. My family has been with me every step of the way, and the people I met in Girl Scouts have in turn become like family.”
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vividly remember going with my mom to sign up to become a Daisy 17 years ago. Since then, Girl Scouting has been a major part of my life. It is amazing to think about how much I have learned and grown as a person because of my journey in Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts has impacted my family and me in more ways than I ever imagined possible. In a sense, Girl Scouting is a part of our family history. We are three generations of Girl
Scouts. My grandma, Betty “Nonnie” Coleman, was a Girl Scout growing up, as was my mom, Mitzi Hughes. I believe their positive experiences in scouting had a major hand in me joining. My mom was my troop leader for years, and Nonnie was her co-leader and right-hand woman. My mom took care of the planning for badge work, the administrative tasks and coordinating with parents, and Nonnie – our designated troop grandma – always occupied us with art projects, music, and as we got older, orienteering adventures and outdoor skills. They were a great team, and I’m glad my little sister, Hannah Hughes, has them around to oversee and influence her troop as well. Scouting is a common link we all have, and it really has brought us closer together. I have no doubt that these strong women’s encouragement and input as I worked on my Gold Award contributed to its success.
Help us continue the tradition of Girl Scouting. Donate today www.gsmidtn.org/donate
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Through experiences in community service, camping and other fun outings and learning experiences, I have made lifelong friends, fostered a love for nature and discovered a great deal about myself in the process. And the icing on the cake: it has been a family affair all the while. Scouting has empowered me to strive high in all that I do, be a leader and to see the world in a different light. There is a lot of potential for good out there, and Girl Scouts equips girls with the tools to bring communities together and leave a lasting and positive impact on society. To me, the words “Girl Scouts” and “Family” are interchangeable. My family has been with me every step of the way, and the people I met in Girl Scouts have in turn become like family. I look forward to many wonderful adventures with my Girl Scout family in the future, and I hope girls in our family continue to learn and grow in Girl Scouting for many generations to come.
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Coleman-Hughes family tree
Grandma
Betty “Nonnie� Coleman
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Mitzi Hughes
Grandaughter Shelby Hughes
Grandaughter Hannah Hughes
Is Girl Scouting a family tradition for your family? Let us know, send an email to onmyhonor@gsmidtn.org today!
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troop scrapbook
Troop 41 Build a Bear costume party.
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Full Moon Blowout Troop 1715 enjoys a
camping trip to Camp Piedmont to witness the lunar eclipse. Troop 280 worked on their Citizenship Badge, learning how to fold the American Flag and the Tennessee Flag. The girls first practiced folding towels, then raised and lowered the flags on the school flagpole. For submission requirements and contact information, see page 3.
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Troop 144 participated in the Brownie Survivor Camp at Camp Holloway in September, 2013. The team ended up winning.
Troop 356 took a trip to Atlanta, GA. While there they visited the World of Coca-Cola and sampled 100 different flavors of coke from around the world. Afterward the troop took a behind the scenes tour of the Atlanta Aquarium, watched a dolphin show, and spent the night in the Aquarium’s whale room.
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Savannah, Georgia Troop 760 from Nashville, Sylvan Park/West End area took a trip to Savannah, GA over the Fall Break! They were honored to have an On Our Own Pinning ceremony at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, and became daughters of the house!
Troop 1263 participated in the Lost Sea’s Wild Cave Tour recently. The tour consisted of a boat ride
on the Lost Sea, various spelunking crawls and camping over night in the world famous cave.
Troop 2005: All three girls worked on their Girl Scout Gold Award Projects. The picture was taken at Megan Hamilton's Gold Award Project; The Garden of Sacrifice, Service, and Hope located at First United Methodist Church in Columbia, TN.
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Cadettes from Troop 173 out of Ashland City, TN, spoke on the history of Girl Scouts and had a table set up with different items they shared with the rest of the troop.
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girl scout summer camp
new things hap at summer camp Camp Holloway
Camp Holloway is excited to announce that we will focus on a wide range of non-competitive fine and performing arts activities in a fun and friendly summer camp setting. The programs will focus on theatre, visual arts, music, dance, culinary art, fashion design and more, all while providing the same traditional summer camp activities. Our one-week arts-focused camps will be lead by supportive and caring staff currently studying in the specific field. Every day girls will spend two hours dedicated to their program focus, receiving specific guidance and support in their selected art form. In the afternoon your camper will choose from a variety of activities. Camper’s choice is a great way for campers to make independent choices for her schedule. Camper’s Choice activities includes arts & crafts, swimming, tree climbing, rappelling, team challenge, obstacle course, rock climbing, tiedying, creek stomping and specific artfocused activities! 8 on my honor
Camp Sycamore Hills
Camp Sycamore Hills is excited about another great summer. We will continue to offer themed weekly programs and horse programs, and in addition to these, we will offer skilled based programs. Skilled based programs will allow girls to develop and improve skills such as archery canoeing, and high adventure. During a skilled based program campers spend 1–2 session working on a specific skill and then join the camp in other activities. The skill-based programs are for Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador campers. Also new this summer at Camp Sycamore Hills is extended stays. Campers may come early to a session or stay an additional two days. Extended stays begin Friday at 4 p.m. and end Sunday at 4p.m. The program is for Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador campers. The program includes a relaxed weekend at camp; campers will cook over a fire, swim, craft and choose an adventure activity to tackle. Check out the camp brochure for additional information.We can’t wait to see you in June.
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Important Dates for Summer Camp
Follow Your Dreams to Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills this summer. Believe it or not summer camp is right around the corner! Below are all the dates you need to know to stay informed about what is going on at camp. Camp registration begins DECEMBER 6! Start Planning Now! Summer Session include:
Don’t miss out on the discounts for camp. Register by the due date and receive a discount for one session. Only one discount will apply.
June 4 – 6............. 2 night session June 8 – 13............ 5 night session June 15 – 20.......... 5 night session June 22 – 27.......... 5 night session June 29 – July 2..... 3 night session July 6 – 11.............. 5 night session July 13 – 18............ 5 night session July 20 – 25............ 5 night session Camp Sycamore Hills only
January 3.............. Holiday Discount – Last day to receive $75 discount January 20............ Early Bird Discount – Last day to receive $50 discount February 8............. Camp Discount – Last day to receive $25 discount
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Girl Scout Camp Rally with the Nashville Predators Join us at Bridgestone Arena for the Girl Scout Camp Rally, February 8, 2014 from 1:30–5 p.m.. We will celebrate the joy and excitement of camp as you explore crafts, games, songs, and s’mores. Then stay for the Nashville Predators vs. Anaheim Ducks. There are two tickets options $45 include Mezzaine seating and all you can eat, $35 includes Upper level seating. Register by January 4, 2014 at www.nashvillepredators.com/gscr.
Summer Camp Open House April 27 Join the camp staff at Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills for a fun filled afternoon to explore camp. Take time to investigate the sleeping units, summer activities and the sites and sounds of camp. You will also find out the answers to your summer camp questions and meet the camp directors .
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girl scout cookies
cookie season is coming
DID YOU KNOW? Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cookie prices have remained the same for 12 years! Check out the drastic price increases of other food products over the last decade! (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Important Dates: January 1 Order Taking Begins January 18 Order Taking Ends February 7-8 Cookies Delivered to service units/troops February 7-8 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend February 9 Booth Sales Begin March 2 Cookie Program Ends
Gasoline (all types)........................... 158% increase Eggs, doz. Grade A........................... 73% increase Coffee (all sizes), per lb.................... 90% increase Peanut Butter, per lb......................... 40% increase Milk, per gal..................................... 26% increase Loaf of Bread, white.......................... 39% increase Electricity (kilowatt/hour)................ 42% increase Margarine, soft, tubs (per lb.)........... 143% increase Ground Beef, per lb.......................... 61% increase Cookies, chocolate chip (per lb.)...... 39% increase
Girl Scout of Middle Tennessee Cookies (per package) 0% increase.
Still only $3.50 a box! 10 on my honor
How to Buy Cookies
You probably know how tasty Girl Scout cookies are, but if you’re like a lot of people I know, you may not realize how important the experience of selling them is to me and my team of Girl Scouts. Selling cookies helps us learn a bunch of stuff that we’ll need to become successful leaders, things like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics— skills we need in everyday life. But that experience won’t happen without you. This year, we decided to make a guide on how you should buy cookies. It’s more than just you handing us money for a box—or four— of cookies. It’s about helping us learn how to reach our full potential. Thanks in advance.
Say hi.
Ask where the money goes.
“Hello” and a smile gets everything off on the right foot! It builds our confidence and is basically the greatest conversation starter ever.
Our team decides where our money goes. It’s amazing to see all the great things we can do with what we earn. Some groups use the proceeds to go on new adventures, to new places, or to support causes they care about. So definitely ask us.
Look me in the eye. Some of us may seem a little shy, but that’s just because we don’t know you yet. It’s not easy talking to people you don’t know or asking people to trust you—but that’s what we’re learning to do. Making eye contact says “hey, we see each other, we respect each other—and we’re ready to do business.”
Let me know if you’re a Girl Scout. There are a lot of Girl Scouts out there, everywhere. Over 2 million of us. So definitely tell us if you’re a Girl Scout, and tell us how being a Girl Scout has helped you become who you are. It means a lot to us, seeing what we can become.
Please don’t call us cute. We know we’re cute, but selling cookies is real. We’re learning how to run a business. We want you to buy cookies because you want them and respect what we’re learning, not because of our nice haircut or uniform. We’re running the largest girl-led business in the world. That’s not cute. That’s incredible.
Ask about our inventory. You probably have a favorite (I sure do), but we have a lot of cookies to tell you about. It’s part of my responsibility to explain what we have and then make sure you get exactly what you ordered.
Let’s talk money. When you hand us money, it’s about more than making change. We learn how to set up a budget and track money, and how money can do a lot of good in the world.
Ask us why we’re Girl Scouts. Everyone joins for a different reason, but we all make great friends and accomplish things we wouldn’t otherwise. Our leadership awards and skill-building badges prove it. We learn that we can do anything. We can be anything.
Notice our new package design. We redesigned all the boxes to share the real story of what Girl Scouts do today—and the fun we have while doing it. Tell us what you think.
Let us know how we did. Selling cookies is hard work, and it’s a new thing for a lot of us. Feedback helps us get better and grow into leaders.
Thanks. A lot!
Cookie season is here. Find your cookies at girlscoutcookies.org winter 2013 11
girl scout news
girl helps save grandmother from drowning “I was taught how to swim parallel to the waves in Girl Scouts,” said Maddie, “I also learned about rip currents, buddy swimming and how to tread water.”
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very summer Maddie Dyer, a junior from troop 1582, and her family visit Navarre Beach in Florida. They enjoy spending time together and swimming in the ocean, but this vacation was not like the others. On July 28, Maddie, her brother, Jack Dyer, and grandmother, Betty McClanahan, were enjoying swimming out to the sandbar and jumping over waves – something they’ve done countless times. Suddenly, a suspected rip current caused them to lose their footing and they realized they were pretty far from the shore. Maddie and Jack noticed that their 12 on my honor
grandmother was exhausted and needed help to get back to land. The siblings jumped into action: they called for help, but no one could hear them. “I decided to go [to shore to] get help since my brother is a Boy Scout and is stronger than me,” said Maddie. When she arrived at the shore there weren’t any lifeguards, so she ran across the beach while yelling help and her aunt was able to call 911. Meanwhile, Jack stayed back with his grandmother and helped her swim to shore. She was transported to the hospital and given oxygen and fluids. Both Maddie and Jack attribute
the skills they used to help their grandmother to scouting. “I was taught how to swim parallel to the waves in Girl Scouts,” said Maddie, “I also learned about rip currents, buddy swimming and how to tread water.” Both siblings remained calm, level headed and didn’t panic because they had learned what to do if they were ever faced with an emergency. Additionally, Jack had recently learned about water safety at the Boxwell Scout Reservation. The family has been back in the ocean since this incident and has noted that it won’t keep them out of the water.
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life saving skills SMARTKIDS BABYSITTING 101
Want to babysit? This four-hour course taught by national trainer Julie Hunt prepares girls (5th-8th grade) to take care of children, gives tips to get a babysitting business started, tackles common babysitter problems with solutions and covers simple first aid. • Date: March 15, June 7 • Location: Girl Scout Service Center • Fee: $30 per girl • Contact: Jenny Mathney • Grade Level: J (5th grade), C
Red Cross Babysitting
This overnight course provides Red Cross certification for babysitting. Girls will learn business basics, practical child care skills and emergency care including first aid and CPR for child and infant certification. • Date: March 29-30 • Fee: $50 per girl, $15 per adult • Location: First Baptist Church (Manchester, TN) • Contact: Jeanne Billings • Grade Level: C, S, A
Red Cross Guard Start
Learn swimming skills, how to respond in an emergency and leadership skills you can apply to everyday life. You’ll spend approximately 15 hours at the pool and will still have time for creative arts and other camp favorites. • Date: June 8-13 • Fee: $350 • Location: Camp Holloway • Contact: Jennifer Kernan • Grade Level: 6th – 8th grade
Standard First Aid CPR AED
This full certification course is designed for person who have never taken a full certification course or who have an expired certification. Lessons include: pre-checking, breathing or cardiac emergencies, the use of an AED, various injuries, sudden illness and weather related emergencies. Participants will be required to take a written exam after the training. In order for full certification to be issued, a score of 80% or higher must be achieved. • Dates and Locations: • January 25 – Council Office City Center • February 15 – Council Office City Center • May 3 – Council Office City Center • Fee: $25 per participant • Contact: Sheila Majors • Grade Level: Adult Volunteers For more information visit www.gsmidtn.org.
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girl scout ncaa
whose got game?
Girls got game!
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irl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is proud to announce, that this spring, girls can earn the specially created, ‘Girls Got Game,’ patch by participating in one of America’s greatest pastimes — basketball! As you may have heard, Nashville, Tennessee will be hosting the 2014 NCAA® Women’s Final Four® at the Bridgestone Arena from April 6-8. What better way for girls to get involved with sports than with leading womens athletes? Girls from all over Tennessee are invited to participate in this once in a lifetime event where they can share the passion for the sport among friends and new acquaintances. They will learn how the media portrays women in sports, the importance of women in sports and more. There are also plenty of other fun activities for the girls to participate in that will help them earn this patch. These events include the Broadway Bounce Refreshed by Coca Cola, 4Kay Run, College Future Forum, Tourney Town, among others. We can’t wait to see you dribbling the ball around town! 14 on my honor
Since 2008, Maragaret Behm, Co-Chair of the Nashville Local Organizing Committee, Inc., Honorable Diane Neighbors, Vice Mayor and Co-Chair of the Nashville Local Organizing Committee and Elizabeth (Beth) Debauche, Commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference, have shown great leadership in bringing the Women’s Final Four to Nashville. These women worked and petitioned to no end, to ensure that womens sports are spotlighted in Nashville. Because of their dedication, we are able to show young women that they can achieve greatness in sports. Agenia Clark, CEO and President of Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee (pictured second from the right), has supported these women endlessly in their endeavors to achieve greatness for women across the state of Tennessee.
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Schedule of Events Events: January – March 2014 Nashville Public Library programming surrounding Womens Basketball)
Requirements: • Choose at least one activity from “Part 1” • Then choose from the activates in “Part 2” based on your scout level • Daisy – 3 activities • Brownie – 4 activities • Junior – 6 activities • Cadette – 8 activities • Senior and Ambassador – 10 activities To learn more, visit musiccityplays.net. You will then need to click the “Legacy Program.” All activities are open to every age group (Girl Scout Daisies to Ambassadors).
January 2014 Community 101 projects begin February 12, 2014 Mary Jo Kane speaking event at Harpeth Hall March 31 – April 4, 2014 Women in Sports Film Festival at Belcourt Theater April 2014 Poetry in Motion Begins (submissions will be due in March) April 4 (Friday) – April 6 (Sunday), 2014 Tourney Town™ Presented by Capital One® Free public event at Music City Center April 5, 2014 (Saturday) – SUPER SATURDAY • 4Kay® Run Presented by Northwestern Mutual 8am, corner of 5th and Demonbreun • Coca-Cola® NCAA® Youth Clinics Morning (2-3 locations will be available around the Nashville Area) • The Broadway Bounce refreshed by Coca-Cola® – Registration at 11 a.m., Bounce begins at 1 p.m., corner of 6th and Demonbreun • Open Practices Approximately 10-3p.m. • Autograph Sessions Approximately 11-3p.m.
Girl Scout Events: Girl Scouts are also invited to share in the excitement with a few events held at local colleges and universities between the months of January and February. Local events will take place at: • Belmont University • Tennessee State University • Middle Tennessee State University • Tennessee Tech University • Vanderbilt University Be on the look out for times and dates coming soon in the Girl Scout Connection, website calendar and social media!
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girl scout programs
Visit the calendar on our website for more information.
Coming 2014 Awards Deadline Reminder Silver and Gold Awards: All Silver and Gold Award recipients will be invited to attend a ceremony in honor of their achievements in the spring. Deadline for paperwork to be included in the Spring 2014 ceremony’s February 15, 2014 Awards Workshop Girl Scouts and their leaders are welcome to join us for a session dedicated to earning the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. We’ll talk about completing the prerequisites, acceptable projects, how to complete and submit paperwork and deadlines.
Badge Blast – Healthy Living Want to earn badges and have a BLAST doing it? Join us as we work with girls on two badges that will keep them healthy and happy. Date: January 25 Location: Maury County Park - Baker & Exhibit Buildings Grade Level: B, C, J
Built for Leadership What is a leader, really? Join the women of Caterpillar Financial as we explore the qualities of a leader and discover our own leadership skills. Girls will earn a CAT Financial patch.
Date: January 18 Location: Girl Scouts City Center Grade level: J,C,S,A
Date: February 1 Location: Girl Scout City Center Grade Level: B, J
Bridgestone Women In Manufacturing How do they do that? Complete hands-on activities that connect scientific principles with modern-day technology. Meet women who work in manufacturing and learn how the industry affects the community we live in.
Business Cents Learn what it takes to start a real business. Meet and hear from girls and women that have. We’ll talk about goal setting, decision making, money management and people skills. Complete the steps for skill builders Social Butterfly, Entrepreneur and Business Etiquette.
Date: January 18 Location: Bridgestone; Rutherford County Grade Level: C, S, A
Fitness Fanatic One wild day of fitness classes including Zumba, Jazzercise, Yoga and more will be offered specifically to the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Date: January 25 Location: Nashville, Murfreesboro and Nolensville Grade Level: All
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Date: February 17 Location: Nashville, Girl Scouts Science Center Grade Level: J, C, S
Foodology How does your garden grow? Come learn the low down on food from a holistic nutritionist, herbalist and agricultural specialist. Learn how to grow your own food, how to cook yummy snacks and all about the nutrients your body needs to grow. Date: March 15 Location: Stoney Creek Farm Grade Level: All
Nashville Opera “Billy Goats Gruff" This student friendly 45-minute production features music from operas by Mozart, Offenbach, Donizetti and Rossini and includes a full set, costumes and audience interaction. Date: February 15 Location: Noah Liff Opera Center Grade Level: D, B, J
SmartKids Babysitting 101 Want to babysit? This four-hour course taught by national trainer Julie Hunt prepares girls (5th-8th grade) to take care of children, gives tips to get a babysitting business started, tackles common babysitter problems with solutions and covers simple first aid. Date: March 15; June 7 Location: Girl Scout Service Center Grade Level: J (5th grade), C
girl scout program World Water Day Celebrate this international event building rain barrels, working with hydrologists and playing with water. Date: March 22 Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Grade Level: All
Under the Boardwalk Monopoly Tournament Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will be playing the well known classic Monopoly board game, tournament style. This is a game of luck, chance, wheeling and dealing. Test your trading skills as you buy and sell property. There will be great snacks and prizes! Date: April 5 Location: TBA Grade Level: C, S, A
Lady Bug Picnic Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies will spend the day playing, learning and snacking ladybug-style.
Special Patch Programs Exciting new patch programs are available that allow individual girls or troops to pursue patches in specific areas of interest or earn patches that are only available at specific times. The activities include things that can be completed on your own timetable, at your own pace and may also include activities that are councilsponsored programs. Walk This Way This patch was introduced in 20122013, but a new component has been added for those who want to continue on in this program. Participants choose from different activities that best suite their schedules in order to complete the requirements. As an added benefit, participants are going to get healthier! For those who “walked” to Savannah last year, there is a “walk to New York” option this year.
Date: April 26 Location: Camp Sycamore Hills Grade Level: D, B
Council’s Own Patches and Badges Did you know Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee offers more patches and badges than what are in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting? For more information, visit www.gsmidtn.org/councils-own-patches/. Date: Ongoing Grade levels: All
I Can Be… Be Anything, Do Everything In the spirit of the aspirational career path of Barbie® and GSUSA’s heritage, the “Be Anything, Do Everything” participation patch allows Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies to explore career choices through the “I Can Be…” activity booklet. To reserve your activity booklets, visit: www.bit.ly/icanbeanything Date: Ongoing Grade levels: D, B
Water, Water, Everywhere This new patch includes On Your Own options as well as council-sponsored programs. Girls may participate in a council “Adopt A Creek” event or choose to adopt a creek in their own neighborhood. Our council hopes to save over 100,000 gallons of water during the “I Tapped Out” campaign. A big event is planned for March 22, when all are invited to participate in a world-wide event, World Water Day.
Franklin Transit Authority Transportation Discover the alternatives to automobile transportation. Learn how to ride public transit and how to stay safe when using alternate transportation. Although this patch was designed in part to inform residents of Williamson County about mass transportation in their area, it could be earned by anyone. Activities may be adapted for the area where you live.
All Four Patches Girls may want to work toward earning the “I Hiked All Four” or the “I Camped All Four” patches. Visit each of our council camps and discover the fun that can be had. I Tapped Out Women spend 200 million hours per day consuming water. The number of people living in water-stressed countries will increase from about 700 million today to more than 3 billion by 2025. (United Nations Development Program) In support of the Girl Scout law to “… use resources wisely, make the world a better place…” Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee will save 100,000 gallons of water during the 2013-2014 program year. With a little effort, we can make a difference. All we have to do is …turn off the water! (when you brush your teeth) To get information about what the challenge is all about and instructions for what to do, visit our website and read the I Tapped Out Challenge and the I Tapped Out Instructions.
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girl scouts support
Thank you Curb Records for supporting Summer Song! Campers had the opportunity to work with a professional songwriter and musician to write, record and perform musical creations of their own.
Correction notice:
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee would like to extend a congratulations, once again, to Kristen Wieber for receiving her Gold Award in the spring of 2013. In our fall issue of On My Honor we mistakenly switched Kristen's photo with a photo of her sister Natalie, a Silver Award recipient. We understand that a lot of time and dedication goes into achieving such a prestigious award and we would like to to correctly recognize Natalie for this wonderful achievement. 18 on my honor
Thanks to the generosity of Curb Records, this summer, Camp Holloway held its 10th annual Summer Song summer camp program inviting girls from the local community to come to camp to work with a professional songwriter and musician to write, record and perform musical creations of their own. The girls spent five days working on lyrics, harmonies and stage performance to prepare for their end of the week performance. (The songs were about the fun they had at camp and life as a cowgirl in camp's most popular song, “Boots and Braids”.) Each girl received a cd with their songs at the end of the summer.
GSUSA Comes To Visit
Agenia Clark, President and CEO, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; Connie Lindsey, Board Chair, Girl Scouts of USA; Kathy Cloninger, former CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA and former CEO, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
girl scouts trails
hiking through middle tennessee utiful you see (to the I’ve been hiking the trails their bea many places to go. tune of Cowgirl Grace). There are Kah Nah’s peak From Sycamore’s Pinnacle to Nee So hit the Girl Scout Trail.
explore the trails around Get a little pep in your step as you we will be hiking this our camp properties. One trail that huff and puff as they will girls e month is Puff Mountain. Th t hike. At the peak we shor this of wind their way to the top camping spot. will explore the adirondack and
Troop 799 enjoyed a hike through the woods.
Troop 1692 after a nature hike along the Harpeth River.
Troop 209 hiked their way to the top of the Birdsong Trail at Camp Sycamore Hills.
Troop 2390 hiked the trails at Camp Holloway to earn the “I Camped All Four” patch.
Troop 2994 earned the brownie hiker badge at the Murfreesboro Greenway near Cannonsburg. They also participated in a nature scavenger hunt. winter 2013 19
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2013 Girl Scout luncheon
What do Girl Scout Cookies and SPANX have in common? They both were featured at the 2013 Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Luncheon.
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hen walking into the luncheon you couldn’t help but notice the decadent and scrumptious desserts, featuring Girl Scout cookies, along with the powerful and engaging voices from Forte Femme, a local female chorus. The stage was set for what was sure to be an enjoyable luncheon at the new Music City Center. During the luncheon, attendees were able to indulged in the delicious food provided by Chef Max Knoephel and his team. As their stomachs got full, one couldn’t help but wish they had slipped on a pair of SPANX to help hold in the delicious food. Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO of SPANX and featured speaker, also spent time with Girl Scouts before the event, snapping pictures and getting to know the girls one-onone. Dressed from head to toe in the latest fashions and engaging in various topics with guests throughout the lunch, there could not have been a better role model to represent women in a world where males hold most CEO positions. As Laurie Ann gave her presentation, she intrigued the audience with her powerful and inspiring words; everything from her time at Coca-Cola, to how she 20 on my honor
happened upon her current position. As if her words and her story were not enough, Laurie Ann surprised attendee with a fifty-dollar gift card for SPANX products. Everyone who wished they had on SPANX at the beginning of the event now had the opportunity to run out and buy a pair after the luncheon. As the event came to a close guests were given their gift cards and a box of cookies handed out by Girl Scout Troop 2885. The Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee would like to send a special thank to the co-chairs, Ellen Jacobs and Sharon Roberson and to all the attendees for their donations. Thank you Laurie Ann Goldman for making this luncheon a memorable one. We can’t wait to see what is in store for next year!
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Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
Community Service Days
Tennessee will be hosting During the 2013 – 2014 Girl Scout membership year, Girl Scouts of Middle where you can drop locations and dates are Below events. and days service ty council-wide communi we serve. off items. These items will be donated to locations across the 39 counties
Date October 1 – 31 December 1 – 14 January 1 – 21 March 1 – 31 April 26 – 28 June 23 July 1 – 31
Item Coat Drive Animal Health Products School Supply Drive Sporting Equipment Drive (NCCA month) Global Youth Service Days* United Nations’ Public Service Day* Backpack Drive
an opportunity for *Global Youth Service Days and United Nations’ Public Service Days are Click here for your troop or Service Unit host a community service project of your choice. ideas: http://www.pinterest.com/girlscoutsmidtn/ ity Service Bars by working on Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts may earn their Commun some or all of these activities. For more information, click here. Girl Scouts may donate items at any of the following locations: Nashville Girl Scout Service Center 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204 p: (615) 460-0255 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Clarksvill e Girl Scout Service Center 331 A4 Union Street Clarksville, TN 37040 p: (931) 648-1060 Call for hours. Maury County Girl Scout Service Center 1129 Trotwood Ave., Suite 8 Columbia, TN 38401 p: (931) 490-8660 Call for hours.
Rutherfor d County Girl Scout Service Center 2690 Memorial Blvd, Suite E6 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 p: (615) 890-2451 Call for hours. Wilson County Girl Scout Service Center 149 Public Square Lebanon, TN 37087 p: (615) 453-2473 Call for hours. Putman County Girl Scout Service Center 25 West Broad Street, Suite 4 Cookeville, TN 38501 p: (931) 526-4925 Call for hours.
jmatheny@gsmidtn.org For questions or more information, please contact Jenny Matheny at -changing-the-world/ For information on Service vs. Action: http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/map-it-girls
Troop Travel Taking a trip this spring or summer? Girl
Scout’s Policies and Procedures and Safety Activity Checkpoints must be followed in any Girl Scout activity. Refer to Volunteer Essentials (Appendix: For Travel Volunteers) for details. planning and parent support are important STEP 1: Begin planning your trip. Girl parts of the early planning process. , submit the Intent to Travel form three STEP 2: While still in the planning stage more than 100 miles outside Girl Scouts months in advance of the trip date for trips lasting more than two nights. If you are trips or of Middle Tennessee jurisdiction and/ form one year in advance of departure date. planning international travel, submit this l”. gsmidtn.org by searching “intent to trave at: d The Intent to Travel form can be foun . form l Trave to t ng the Inten STEP 3: Have the girls help in completi after receipt of the Intent to Travel form STEP 4: You will receive pre-approval soon l arrangements. You will be contacted and the troop may then begin making trave . immediately should any concerns arise 22 on my honor
trainings are designed to enhance your experience as a leader Leaders have several training options that are designed to make being a leader a great experience. There are grade level trainings and training for troop travel and camping. The grade level trainings titled JAM Sessions will include information on working with the Journey’s, earning Girl Scout Award and managing all aspects of a troop. There are a session designed especially for the troop that has girls in multiple grade levels. The Journeys portion of the workshop gives you: tips on making the Journey experience less like school, and more fun, ideas of what Girl Led looks like and discuss considerations for take action projects. In the Awards portion you will: get an overview of badges in the Girls Guide to Girl Scouting and how to connect them to Journeys and troop/group activities, discuss patches and other awards available and talk about ceremonies and when to give girls their awards. The Management portion will include: tips on managing troop funds, an overview of characteristics of girls in you grade level in order to better manage behavior and suggestions for working with parents. There are several locations listed on the calendar and we are working to schedule additional trainings. Be on the look out for a JAM Session near you. The all-in-one training for camping and troop travel is Outdoor Skills. This training prepares leaders for troop travel with their girls from hotels to cabins to tents. Girl prep is the most important part of this training. Girl preparation and planning are skills that are useful in all travel situations. The online components Camp Prep, Camp Information and Procedures and Camp Ready are filled with information that is key regardless of the type of trip your troop may choose. The hands on skills portion completes the training with information that will make camping with the troop a great experience. The calendar in E Council lists the dates and locations for adult training opportunities. Registration for the training of your choice is through E Council. If you have questions or need further information about these trainings and how it relates to your troop activity plans contact Shelia Majors at smajors@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0252.
Camp-tivities The camp-tivities program is less than one-year-old and has already grown to offer eight camp-tivity programs at all four of our Girl Scout properties. Camp-tivity programs are offered year round and not only at our camp properties, but also available to travel to your location. So please come visit us at camp or invite us to a troop meeting or event! Most camp-tivities are offered to all age levels, although a few have age requirements.
Outdoor Adventure Programs Did you know that all four camp properties have Outdoor Adventure programming?
Camptivities now include: Creek Explorers Geocaching Leatherworks Letterboxing Paracord Screen Printing Songs & S’mores Tie-Dye  For registration information contact Meredith Dennis mdennis@gsmidtn.org, 615-460-0213
Outdoor Adventure Programs include: Archery Canoeing Flying Squirrel High Challenge Course
Kayaking Obstacle Course Rappelling Rock Climbing Swimming
Team Adventure Tree Climbing Wagon Rides Zip Line
For registration information contact Meredith Dennis mdennis@gsmidtn.org, 615-460-0213
Well, they DO! Outdoor Adventure Programs will start back up to March 1st, 2014 and run through Mid-November. Troops can make reservations 90 days out by completing the Outdoor Adventure Request Form. All requests must be received no later than 30 days prior the event date. Did you know some Outdoor Adventures can be brought to you? Archery, Games & Initiatives and Team Adventure are all Travel Outdoor Adventures.
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